High Commission of Tonga in Canberra
Today 09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00- Address
- Newdegate Street 7, Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6232 4806
- Website
- tongahighcom.com.au
- Head of mission
- Curtis Leonard Tu'Ihalangingie
Tonga
Australia
Tongan Embassy & Consulates in Australia
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
Tonga is represented in Australia by 2 missions: an embassy in Canberra and a consulate general in Sydney. Australian citizens receive their visa for Tonga at the border; it covers up to 31 days.
Map: Tonga’s 2 missions in Australia
Map: Tonga’s 2 missions in Australia
Tongan Embassy in Canberra
The Tongan embassy is in Canberra, the capital of Australia, at Newdegate Street 7, Canberra. The head of mission on record is Curtis Leonard Tu'Ihalangingie. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Tongan consulates in Australia
Tonga also has a consulate general in Sydney; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Tonga visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaTonga Visa on arrival Tonga visa for citizens of Australia
TongaAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Tonga
Australian citizens receive their visa for Tonga at the border; it covers up to 31 days.
Australia’s missions in Tonga
Missions of Australia in Tonga (1)
In return, Australia has an embassy in Tonga, in Nuku'alofa.
Good to know
Tonga in Australia
Worldwide, Tonga has 7 missions in 5 countries; 2 of them are in Australia.
Travel to Australia for Tongan citizens
Tongan citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Australia, Tongan citizens can turn to the Tongan embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Tongan missions in Australia are closed
Tongan missions in Australia close on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Tonga, such as Anniversary of the Coronation of H.M. King George Tubou I on Friday 4 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Tongan embassy in Australia?
The Tongan embassy is in Canberra, at Newdegate Street 7, Canberra.
Does Tonga have consulates in Australia?
Yes, Tonga has a consulate general in Sydney.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Australian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tonga, valid for stays of up to 31 days.
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Tongan citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Does Australia have an embassy in Tonga?
Yes, Australia has its embassy in Nuku'alofa.